EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS
Wednesday April 17th 2024
Melton South Primary School acknowledges the Wurundjeri People as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we learn and play. We value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture. We recognise the First People’s connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Elders, both past, present and emerging.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Everyone has the right to be SAFE
Everyone has the right to be RESPECTED
Everyone has the right to LEARN
WELCOME BACK: I would like to welcome all our new families to our Melton South Primary School community. I hope everyone had a restful holiday and ready for a busy term 2.
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP: At the end of last term, the School Council held the Annual General Meeting. School Council membership is listed below.
President – Daniel Musial Vice- President – Belynda Mitchener
Treasurer – Louise Robinson Secretary – Karrie Dunstan
Jade Walgers Tanya Mells Alison Richards
Marilyn Costigan Nicole Jowett Wanda McDonald
SWIMMING: Grade 3 students are participating in the swimming program during weeks 1 and 2. Grade 4 students will have their swimming program weeks 3 and 4. We are very fortunate that the Department of Education provides funding to enable these programs to go ahead.
NEW SCHOOL WEBSITE: Last year we held a workshop with students having input into the design of our new school website. All of their ideas have been included in the design, hopefully, it will be online in late term 2 or early term 3. We are also in the process of redesigning our newsletter, and student of the week awards.
SCHOOL UNIFORM: Students are required to wear their school uniform every day. If your child is not in uniform, please send a note to their classroom teacher.
GRADE 3 – 6 CAMPS: Just a reminder if you want your child to attend the camp at Roses Gap a $100 deposit needs to be paid by May 17th.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS
| NAME | REASON FOR AWARD | NAME | REASON FOR AWARD | ||
| PA | Ava | For being a kind and helpful member of the class. | 3D | Ngun Riley | Following water safety instructions during our swimming lessons. Following our school value of ‘Respect’ by using manners. |
| PB | Bentley | For returning to school with a positive attitude towards everything that he does. | 4C | Lucus Ella | For always showing respect through whole body listening when on the floor and at their table. For taking on new challenges in reading and writing with a growth mindset. |
| PC | Addison | For being a thoughtful and helpful member of the classroom. | 4D | Kashindi Nanta | For showing a growth mindset when attempting new strategies in maths. For always offering to help others, being a kind and caring member of our class. |
| PE | Ethan Muyang | For problem solving when completing his writing by using classroom resources For showing great enthusiasm in practising his word list and reading practice. | 4E | Aaira | Her positive and confident approach to all learning. |
| PF | Ernisa Bella | For being a kind friend and helping an injured classmate. For trying really hard to be brave in the mornings. | 4F | Patrick | For showing a great enthusiasm towards his narrative writing. |
| 1A | Hunter | For having a growth mindset when completing his maths activities. | 5B | Hudson | For showing determination and enthusiasm at 3/4 athletics. |
| 1C | Daniel | For achieving 50 nights of reading at home. Fantastic effort! | 5C | Moiz | For a good attitude attempting different activities during athletics. |
| 2A | Dallas Tryphosa | For doing his best work during our investigations work For her amazing work in maths for solving problems with odd and even numbers. | 5D | Charlotte | For her effort and positive attitude at Athletics Day. |
| 2B | Amelia Serenity | For her well thought out contributions to our class discussion around transport this week. For her well thought out contributions to our class discussion around transport this week. | 6A | Indie | For the polite manner in which she conducts herself throughout the school day. |
| 2C | Lucas | For his growth mindset in solving part, part whole problems in addition for Maths. | 6B | Obai Da Saggu | For the well behaved manner in which he conducted himself when split during 5/6 athletics day. For her persistent efforts and determination during 5/6 athletics. |
| 2E | Kuol | For showing great enthusiasm in practising his word list and reading. | 6C | Jett | For encouraging his teammates in class and consistently contributing his ideas. |
| 3B | Barlesh | For showing enthusiasm at the Grade 3 swimming program. | 6D | Marshall Elli | For showcasing a positive and helpful attitude when split during 5/6 athletics day. For her hard work and sportsmanship that was displayed during 5/6 athletics day. |
| 3C | Genoveva | For always being respectful to both teachers and students and for finishing class work within the set time. | 6E | Fatima | For a positive start to Melton South Primary School, it’s been lovely to see you settle in so well! |
SWPBS BADGE EARNERS
Each day, MSPS students work their way up the SWPBS learning ladder through following our school values, showing Respect, Kindness, and striving to do their best every day. When they reach the top, they are recorded with an Outstanding day on their token acknowledgment chart. When a student reaches a significant milestone of Outstanding days, they earn a badge.
| Name, Grade Prep | Name, Grade 1&2 | Name, Grade (3&4) | Name, Grade (5&6) | |
| 10 SWPBS | David PF MJ PF Bella PF Vihen PF Ernisa PF Zayan PF Matthias PF Hunter PC | Dolvin 2E Arianna 2E Indianna 2E Jasmin 2E | Davina 4F | |
| 25 SWPBS | Sujood 1C |
SCHOOL FUN RUN
Our very first school colour fun run will be taking place this term during Education Week. A tentative date of Thursday, May 16th has been selected. Each child participating will need to provide a plain white coloured t-shirt. Students will be given a headband and pair of sunglasses from the organising company. Students will be able to fundraise for the school. More information will come soon.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions, or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student is $150.
HOW TO APPLY
New applicants should contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or print of the one attached to this newsletter.
If you applied for CSEF at your child’s school last year, you do not need to complete an application form this year unless there has been a change in your family circumstances.
You only need to complete an application form if any of the following changes have occurred:
- new student enrolments; your child has started or changed schools this year.
- changed family circumstances; such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing this year.
Check with the school office if you are unsure.
Applications close on 26 June 2024 – NO FURTHER APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED after this date.